Associate Analyst - Lifecycle Implementation

Associate Analyst LCI Job Description Summary Support the Novartis Technical Operations (TechOps) – Lifecycle Implementation team in the leading and managing implementation product lifecycle projects such launch, transfer, change, divestment and pruning etc. in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Regulatory requirements while creating value for the stakeholders across Novartis divisions across geographies. Job Description • Assist and support implementation of assigned product lifecycle projects / brands as per the relevant SOPs, business matrix and SLA timelines • Delivers and maintains a detailed Change Over Plan (COP) for LC projects regarding implementation dates, according to the overall strategic project/ program plan • Works with a broad variety of stakeholders: Actively seek alignment with the experts from different functions (e.g. Supply Support Team (SST) members, CPO DRA, CPO demand planning, site tactical/ operational schedulers, Master Data Governance, Demand Management Centre, other Supply Chain functions) and is in close collaboration with Project Lead / Life Cycle Manager. • Is responsible for the up-to-date assortment at SKU level of the assigned brands. • Responsible for block management • Plans and executes changeover activities with all involved functions and proactively addresses/resolves or escalates potential issues through the Project Lead or project team • Proactively report all deviations through timely escalations. • Assist in data collection and reporting of KPIs • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives Skills Desired Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Logistics and Transportation Management (Inactive), Master Data, Operational Excellence, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Planning, Warehouse Management Experience Level Mid Level